Cost Estimator

FULL TIME POSITION IN EUCLID OH.

Job Description

The Cost Estimating position is integral to the success of Elmet Technologies. The person in this position is responsible for calculating in-house costs with a focus toward machined and/or fabricated parts made from the Tungsten & Molybdenum materials manufactured by Elmet Technologies.

Job Responsibilities

• Analyze project specifications, blueprints, and other documents to understand the scope and product requirements of each project.
• Obtain material pricing and organize the labor & overhead costs necessary to create a new product price used by the sales department to quote business.
• Use detailed spreadsheets and company approved formulas to calculate the projected cost of proposed projects.
• Determine the tooling & fixturing needed to produce the parts per customer drawings.
• Collaborate with customers, engineering, field sales and new product development to thoroughly understand the customer requirements for requested quotations
• Work with Purchasing to evaluate suppliers and obtain quotes for third party services and materials
• Partner with Engineering and Production to validate cost estimates for both new items and to confirm original estimates for repeat orders
• Maintain costs in ERP system by entering new part numbers and associated bills of material and routings
• Stay updated on market trends and raw material pricing fluctuations to ensure competitiveness and profitability
  
  

Job Qualifications

• 2 or 4-year technical degree or equivalent costing experience
• Costing experience desired, preferably in manufacturing or a machine shop environment
• Knowledge of CAD programs and estimating software a plus
• Critical thinking and solid decision-making skills are required
• Must be organized, able to juggle multiple tasks and provide estimates in a timely manner.
• Detail orientation is critical!
• The ability to read and interpret project plans, specifications and technical drawings is a must
• Mid-level math skills including basic Algebra
• Comfort with spreadsheets and intermediate Excel required
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as Global shop a plus.
• Ability to create and deliver presentations to groups including those at higher levels.
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Typical office demands
• Routinely communicates face-to-face, via telephone and by computer
• Must be able to stand for a half hour and walk up to a quarter of a mile
• Able to see and hear. Vision correctible to 20/40 or better
• Must have finger dexterity to handle paperwork, computers, and phones
  
  

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents, who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions, as listed, either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on as case by case basis.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, the Company reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.

VETERAN/DISABLED

Elmet Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, familial status, domestic violence status, or any other status protected by law.

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